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MSC Sinfonia Begins 2025–26 Cruise Season in South America The MSC Sinfonia arrived in South America in late November in readiness to launch its 2025–26 season in Brazil, docking in Santos on November 25.

MSC Sinfonia Begins 2025–26 Cruise Season in South America #MSCSinfonia #CruiseSouthAmerica #MaritimeNews

Stockholm Expects 157 Cruise Calls and 300,000 Guests in 2026 Ports of Stockholm has announced continued growth in cruise traffic, forecasting 157 ship calls and approximately 300,000 passengers for 2026.

Stockholm Expects 157 Cruise Calls and 300,000 Guests in 2026 #CruiseStockholm #MaritimeTourism #PortDevelopment

South Africa Refers Price-Fixing Case Against Major Lines South Africa’s Competition Commission formally refers price-fixing case involving eight container carriers to the country’s Competition Tribunal

South Africa Refers Price-Fixing Case Against Major Lines #MaritimeLaw #ShippingNews #Antitrust

Philadelphia Begins Work on New Cruise Terminal for NCL The Port of Philadelphia has officially broken ground on the long-anticipated PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, a new homeport for Norwegian Cruise Line

Philadelphia Begins Work on New Cruise Terminal for NCL #CruisePhiladelphia #MaritimeNews #PortDevelopment

IKEA Supply Becomes First Shipper to Join DCSA+ Initiative IKEA Supply joins DCSA+, the Digital Container Shipping Association’s partnership program aimed at advancing digital standards across the sector.

IKEA Supply Becomes First Shipper to Join DCSA+ Initiative #SustainableShipping #DCSAInitiative #MaritimeInnovation

Oceania Sonata to Debut Two New Culinary Concepts at Sea Oceania Cruises announces two new dining concepts that will launch aboard the Oceania Sonata, revealed during a press conference at ILTM Cannes.

Oceania Sonata to Debut Two New Culinary Concepts at Sea #OceaniaSonata #CruiseDining #MaritimeNews

Harbour Energy Plans Further Job Cuts Amid Tax Pressure Latest news

Harbour Energy Plans Further Job Cuts Amid Tax Pressure #OffshoreJobs #EnergyTransition #OilAndGasNews

Margaritaville at Sea Islander Debuts Onboard Tattoo Studio Margaritaville at Sea announces the Margaritaville at Sea Islander now features a dedicated tattoo studio, as per a recent social media update.

Margaritaville at Sea Islander Debuts Onboard Tattoo Studio #CruiseLife #MargaritavilleAtSea #TattooAtSea

UK Storage Firm Builds Giant Advent Calendar From Containers Latest news

UK Storage Firm Builds Giant Advent Calendar From Containers #ShippingInnovation #ContainerArt #MaritimeCreativity

Ovation of the Seas Sails Nowhere Cruise After Typhoon Disruption Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas operated a cruise to nowhere over the weekend after a typhoon forced the ship to change course.

Ovation of the Seas Sails Nowhere Cruise After Typhoon Disruption #OvationoftheSeas
#CruiseNews
#MaritimeUpdates

Cargo Ship Strikes Pier While Entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port A cargo ship allided with a pier while entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port on December 1. All crew were unharmed and no marine pollution was reported.

Cargo Ship Strikes Pier While Entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port #MaritimeNews #ShippingAccident #PortOperations

Ocean Advice Orders Eight Newbuild Cruise Ships in China Ocean Advice, under United Waterways, finalizes agreement to construct eight cruise vessels from China Merchant Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Shipyard

Ocean Advice Orders Eight Newbuild Cruise Ships in China #CruiseShipConstruction #MaritimeIndustry #ChinaShipbuilding

Bondi Lifeguards Train in Vanuatu Through Carnival Program Bondi lifeguards deliver vital water safety training to communities in Vanuatu as part of a Carnival Cruise Line initiative in the South Pacific.

Bondi Lifeguards Train in Vanuatu Through Carnival Program #BondiLifeguards
#MaritimeTraining
#CarnivalCares

GSL Expands Fleet With Purchase of Three 8,600 TEU Ships Global Ship Lease (GSL), the New York-listed container ship owner, has agreed to acquire three 8,600-TEU vessels for a total of $90 million.

GSL Expands Fleet With Purchase of Three 8,600 TEU Ships #ContainerShipping #FleetExpansion #MaritimeNews

MSC Foundation, UNICEF Launch Education Program in Philippines The MSC Foundation and UNICEF unveiled the next chapter of their 16-year partnership with an initiative supporting children in the Philippines.

MSC Foundation, UNICEF Launch Education Program in Philippines #MaritimeEducation #MSCFoundation #UNICEFPhilippines

Pakistan Opens First Hong Kong Convention-Compliant Shipyard Latest news

Pakistan Opens First Hong Kong Convention-Compliant Shipyard #ShipRecycling #GreenShipping #MaritimePakistan

AIDAprima Launches AIDA’s First Winter Season From Kiel AIDAprima’s inaugural sailing to Northern Europe’s holiday markets has officially begun the company’s first winter season operating out of Kiel.

AIDAprima Launches AIDA’s First Winter Season From Kiel #AIDAprima #CruiseNews #MaritimeTravel

Top Ships Considers Move Into Dubai Property Market Greece’s Top Ships is preparing to branch out again, this time into Dubai real estate through a deal linked to its Chief Exec Evangelos Pistiolis

Top Ships Considers Move Into Dubai Property Market #MaritimeNews #ShippingIndustry #DubaiRealEstate

Sailors Found Dead After Distress Call in Pirate-Prone Waters Two discovered dead aboard their yacht after authorities responded to a distress signal sent on November 27th, off the coast of South Africa.

Sailors Found Dead After Distress Call in Pirate-Prone Waters #MaritimeSafety #PiracyAlert #SeafarersLives

Ambassador & ORCA Raise Over £18,000 Through Whale Campaign Latest news

Ambassador & ORCA Raise Over £18,000 Through Whale Campaign #WhaleConservation #MaritimeCharity #OrcaAmbassador

Russia Loses Bid to Rejoin IMO Council’s Top Category Latest news

Russia Loses Bid to Rejoin IMO Council’s Top Category #IMOCouncil #MaritimeNews #GlobalShipping

Costa Deliziosa Departs Barcelona to Begin 2026 World Cruise The Costa Deliziosa has departed from Barcelona port, officially launching Costa Cruises’ 2026 World Cruise which will span the next 142 days.

Costa Deliziosa Departs Barcelona to Begin 2026 World Cruise #WorldCruise #CostaDeliziosa #MaritimeTravel

Princess Cruises Reveals 2027–28 Australia Summer Program Princess Cruises outlines plans for the 2027–28 Australian summer season with sailings on Royal Princess, Grand Princess and Sapphire Princess.

Princess Cruises Reveals 2027–28 Australia Summer Program #PrincessCruises #AustraliaCruise #MaritimeTravel

Virgin Voyages Pays Tribute to Joan Templeman After Her Passing Virgin Voyages has issued a heartfelt tribute following the death of Joan Templeman, the much-loved wife of Virgin Group founder Richard Branson.

Virgin Voyages Pays Tribute to Joan Templeman After Her Passing #VirginVoyages #JoanTempleman #MaritimeTribute

Japan’s Shipping Giants Back New Effort to Revive Shipbuilding Latest news

Japan’s Shipping Giants Back New Effort to Revive Shipbuilding #ShipbuildingRevival #JapaneseMaritime #GlobalShipping

Victory Cruise Lines Welcomes Photographer Gary Bogdon Aboard Victory Cruise Lines announces photographer Gary Bogdon will sail on the Victory I as a guest lecturer, offering interactive photography sessions

Victory Cruise Lines Welcomes Photographer Gary Bogdon Aboard #VictoryCruiseLines #MaritimePhotography #GaryBogdon

Ponant Unveils Luxury Arts & Crafts Voyage Celebrating Italy Ponant Exploration introduces themed cruise centered on Italian arts and craftsmanship, created in partnership with Gucci, Bottega Veneta and more

Ponant Unveils Luxury Arts & Crafts Voyage Celebrating Italy #LuxuryCruise #ItalianArtisan #PonantVoyage

Costa Favolosa Begins 2025–26 Cruise Season in South America The Costa Favolosa arrived in Santos earlier this month, officially launching Costa Cruises’ 2025 – 2026 season in Brazil and South America.

Costa Favolosa Begins 2025–26 Cruise Season in South America #CostaFavolosa #SouthAmericaCruises #MaritimeNews

Rotterdam Plans New Offshore Wind Terminal for 2029 Launch The Port of Rotterdam Authority has revealed plans to develop a new 450,000 sq m terminal with direct nautical access for offshore wind activities

Rotterdam Plans New Offshore Wind Terminal for 2029 Launch #OffshoreWind #PortOfRotterdam #SustainableShipping

Search Underway for Missing U.S. Tourist in St. Martin Authorities in St. Martin are appealing to the public for assistance after a U.S. tourist went missing during a shore excursion last week.

Search Underway for Missing U.S. Tourist in St. Martin #MaritimeNews #StMartin #SearchAndRescue